Summer Internship - Electrical Lab (Decatur, GA)

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

Are you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Inc. Internship Program!

The Acuity Inc. Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into marketing leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business. In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Inc.

We prefer that interns only have one or two semesters left in their degree program so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences enable young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to:

• Gain hands-on experience working with electrical components, using lab equipment, and writing detailed reports, while learning about lab safety.
• Help troubleshoot business problems and share ideas to improve processes.
• Train with an assigned mentor.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

In addition to pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have:

• Relevant internship or project experience related to working with electrical components, testing lab safety, and writing detailed reports.
• Familiarity with electrical lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, voltmeters, transformers, variable transformers/autotransformers, multimeters, and power meters.
• Demonstrated success working independently and as a team to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including sharing ideas to improve processes.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs independently.
• Available to work onsite full-time in Decatur, GA.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Availability to travel based on business needs (0-20%)
  
  

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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